Master Scheduler - Tallassee, AL at GKN Aerospace Inc in Tallassee, Alabama

Job Description:

About Us

GKN Aerospace is the world's leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 50manufacturing locations in 15countries, we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and manufacture innovative smart aerospace systems and components. Our technologies are used in aircraft ranging from the most used single aisle aircraft and the largest passenger planes in the world to business jets and the world's advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft.

About the opportunity

GKN Aerospace is a global engineering business. Every time you travel by air almost anywhere in the world, it is likely that GKN is helping you on your way. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for original equipment manufacturers around the world. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing ones, stretching ourselves to bebetter in everything we do.

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do.

Job Summary

The Master Scheduler is responsible for the management of the weekly MPS in order to balance demand and supply within available capacity and set Inventory targets. They will orchestrate the cross-functional MPS activities following the GKN Aerospace standard. Depending on the size of the size, they also own and/or support the monthly Operations Supply Planning (IBP) activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Orchestrate Scheduling (MPS) activities beyond the current week time horizon and for the whole MPS horizon.


• Create and maintain schedules to deliver in line with Program's requirements while maintaining Inventory targets and optimizing site capacity.


• Schedule production for specified products and production lines understanding all the physical and manning constraints.


• Ensure that MPS: Is feasible and balanced against resource / demonstrated capacity; includes all phase-in/out, localization and transfer plans as well as new programmes development/prototyping; is based on agreed working calendar and includes all planned downtime (Holiday, routine maintenance, Line closures, etc.); is in line with Supplier/Subcontractor available capacity; production Past Dues are re-scheduled weekly.


• Provide input for Material Requirement Planning / Vendor Scheduling process.


• Proactively communicate/escalate to the management team potential MPS issues/constraints to trigger preventive actions in order to mitigate supply failure risk.


• Support operations in monitoring manufacturing output/performance against the schedule/plan, challenging and understanding whenever performance differs from standard.


• Support Programme Management in analysing Inventory levels in order to optimize/challenge current status and search for improvement opportunities.


• Provide communication/feedback to Programmes in case of any potential supply issues and also in order to improve Forecast accuracy.


• Liaise with Programmes to support and coordinate all production schedules related new programme launch/prototyping activities.


• Ensure relevant KPI's are monitored and PDCA approach applied with A3 in case of deviation to ensure targets are delivered in a sustainable way (e.g.: Master Schedule Adherence, Customer Past Dues, Days Inventory Outstanding).


• Depending on the size of the site, all of the above activities are also performed at Operations Supply Planning level and covering the 36 months horizon.


• Support continuous improvement projects/activities.


• Support Operations in the analysis of Master Schedule Adherence.


• Ensure system Master Data is up to date for all planning and scheduling purposes.
  
  

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain -OR- in lieu of degree, 2+ years of experience with scheduling and/or production planning in a manufacturing environment.


• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• GKN Experience.


• Proficient with MS Excel.


• APICS CPIM Partt1.


• Expert level for: Operations Supply Planning / MPS / MR.


• Practitioner level for Forecasting & Demand Planning, Daily Scheduling & Execution, Master Data Mgt., Inventory Management, Internal Flow & Warehousing+ "soft skills" from leadership framework.

Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)

As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.

A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.

GKN is an equal opportunity employer.

We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Nearest Major Market: Alexander City

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